Care Connexion

Baton Rouge has long been a city of tradition. People here can be
a little resistant to change. This is true from centers of
political, economic and even medical focus. But recently, the
stage has been set for the capital city to become a place of
innovation. 


We never know where life might take us. Something small that
happens to us, or that we witness as children, may change the
course of our lives. Andy Barth grew up in Baton Rouge and was in
and out of the hospital. After his mom suffered a stroke, he
watched her experience with rehabilitation and therapy. 


Andy also spent time in the hospital due to several knee injuries
that led to surgery and physical therapy. Seeing how the physical
therapists conducted themselves and how they interacted with
their clients, Andy saw a future for himself doing that same
thing.  Now, he’s been a physical therapist for 21 years and
has become an innovator in the field with his company, Gold
Standard Therapy Solutions.


Gold Standard Therapy Solutions is a therapist owned and operated
referral agency that connects healthcare providers and healthcare
agencies in Los Angeles. Here in Baton Rouge, Andy is developing
a nationwide digital version of this service, called Care
Connexion. 


There are two components to change: vision and courage. The
vision to see how things could be done differently, and the
courage to do them. Maybe it's because Andy lives and works
between Baton Rouge and Los Angeles that gives him vision and
fresh perspective. Whatever it is, he's inspiring others with his
innovation.


Oscar Tickle sits in for Stephanie Riegel on this episode of Out
to Lunch which was recorded live over lunch at Mansurs on
the Boulevard. You can find photos from this show by Ian
Ledo and Miranda Albarez at itsbatonrouge.la.


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